DANISH PORK WITH CRACKLING

Danish Pork With Crackling image

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 lbs pork roast, with thick layer of fat (neck or shoulder works well)
1 tablespoon coarse salt or 1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves (you may substitute allspice or fennel, according to taste)
1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
5 bay leaves, crumbled into small pieces
3 cups boiling water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F Dry pork roast as much as possible with a paper towel.
Using a sharp knife, cut halfway through the fat layer (but not the meat) in horizontal lines 1/2" apart. Then make vertical lines 1/2" apart, making a cross-hatch pattern.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, cloves, mustard seeds, and crumbled bay leaves. Rub the mixture into the pork roast, making sure to work it into the fat layer.
Place in a deep roasting pan and roast for about 30 minutes or until top is crackling and golden brown. Reduce heat to 350°F and carefully pour the water into the pan.
Cook another hour, or until meat reaches 160°F.
Remove crackling from roast, cut roast into slices, and serve crackling with the roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 178.6, Sodium 1061.6, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.2, Protein 62.6